New Small Business Insolvency Reforms: 1 January 2021
WEB212N06: In late September, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced what is being held out as “the most significant reforms of insolvency law in almost 30 years”.
Description
Attend and earn 1.5 CPD units in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States and Territories
Chair: Nathanael Kitingan, Principal Lawyer, Litigation and Dispute Resolution – Insolvency, Macpherson Kelley; Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation
These reforms include major changes to the Corporations Act 2001 to allow for
- A Small Business Restructuring Regime, and
- A Simplified Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) process
With the regime coming into play from 1 January 2021, at this webinar we review the proposed new regimes, what they mean for small business and how to work through clear, appropriate solutions for distressed small businesses.
Presented by Alice Ruhe, Partner, SMB Advisory; Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and a Registered & Official Liquidator
Presenters
Alice Ruhe
Alice has practised in the Insolvency and Corporate Recovery Industry for over 15 years and is a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and a Registered Liquidator. Alice is a member of both the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA) and has experience in all forms of corporate and personal insolvency administrations.
Nathanael Kitingan
Nathanael is the managing principal lawyer of Macpherson Kelley’s Melbourne office. He has practised in insolvency, restructuring and commercial disputes for over 15 years, regularly advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, corporations and directors. He has strong technical knowledge in both corporate and personal insolvency law and is experienced in navigating commercial outcomes to disputes. Nathanael is a professional member of ARITA as well as an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation.